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Cat Dentistry

Maintaining a cat’s dental health is extremely important and cats are susceptible to all of the same dental problems as dogs. There are other feline specific dental diseases that cat owners should be aware of including feline stomatitis and feline tooth resporption. In addition to home dental care, it is important for cats to have regular veterinary dental cleanings and exams to assure that their teeth and mouth remain healthy and without disease. Board certified vet dentists can provide the highest level of dental care for cats.

Dr. Chamberlain at Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery received a letter from a referring veterinarian detailing the level of service he provides to her patients. Board certified veterinary dental specialists are committed to providing excellent specialty care to patients of our referring colleagues. When patients are in need of veterinary …

Decorations, gifts and treats all help make the holidays fun and festive for us, but for families with pets, it’s also important to pay extra attention to avoid pet illness or injury. Our Board Certified Veterinary Dentists from across the country offer insights on top holiday pet hazards and what pet owners …

“Prince Romeo” is a one year old, 21 pound, Savannah kitty. He came to Dr. Visser at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists for a professional veterinary teeth cleaning and full mouth dental x-rays, under general anesthesia. Any pet dental cleaning should always be done under anesthesia, which allows for comprehensive exam, cleaning and radiographs …

The recent trend of groomers, pet stores and sometimes vets, offering what are referred to as “anesthesia free pet dental cleanings” is of great concern to the veterinary community. These seemingly cheap procedures, which veterinary dentists refer to as “Non-Anesthetic Dentals (NAD)”, are quite appealing to the average pet owner who think …

Morty is a six year old male domestic short hair cat who showed up at his owner’s door four years ago as a stray. Because Morty was a stray, the owner does not have any information of health concerns in the past. When his Morty’s new owner adopted him, she …

Dr. Dale Kressin of Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery Specialists and Dr. Niemiec of Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties have teamed up with Animal Health International to teach weekend dental courses to general practitioners and technicians around the country. Most recently, both veterinary dentists taught a wide range of topics …

Kiki is a four year old female cat who was hit by a car. After the accident, she was immediately taken to an emergency clinic by her owners and diagnosed with a right caudal mandibular fracture involving the right TMJ joint, a mandibular symphyseal fracture and zygomatic fracture. Her right …

Most of us probably don’t realize the extent of care that humane societies across the country provide to the pets they shelter. An animal shelter really is much more than just food and a warm bed for these pets, but they also receive veterinary care so that they are healthy …

February, it’s that time of year when love is in the air and we take extra time to make our loved ones feel extra special. And we know you love your furry family members just the same, that’s why February is Pet Dental Health Month, to help you remember to love your …

Each of the veterinary dental specialists found here is board certified by the Americal Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). AVDC board certification is the highest level of certification in veterinary dentistry, meaning each specialist is widely experienced and is a top expert in veterinary dentistry. Each year the AVDC holds a …